Orthosis should feet great before you start an excercise program. You podiatrist or certified Pedotist that prescribe these devise should evualate your progress before any additional excercise program is started

Re: Orthotics

Richard, C.Ped on 11/06/00 at 16:21 (032091)

Hi Cindy.It can take two weeks or longer to become comfortable with new orthotics. If the one foot is that sore, even when wearing your Birks, it may take a while. Are the orthotics hard or soft? Softer material is great for a sore foot or feet to become used to the support. The inserts must be interfaced with your shoes also. You may want to try wearing the shoes and inserts even when you are sitting with your feet up relaxing, like watching tv, or reading a book. This is still helping your feet become used to the support. Go slow. I agree with Dr. Z. Do not wear them to excercise if they are still hurting you.Good luck!Richard, C.Ped

Re: Orthotics

Richard, C.Ped on 11/06/00 at 16:21 (032091)

Hi Cindy.It can take two weeks or longer to become comfortable with new orthotics. If the one foot is that sore, even when wearing your Birks, it may take a while. Are the orthotics hard or soft? Softer material is great for a sore foot or feet to become used to the support. The inserts must be interfaced with your shoes also. You may want to try wearing the shoes and inserts even when you are sitting with your feet up relaxing, like watching tv, or reading a book. This is still helping your feet become used to the support. Go slow. I agree with Dr. Z. Do not wear them to excercise if they are still hurting you.Good luck!Richard, C.Ped